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Case Railsplitter (3299 1/2) In New Duds
Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2022 4:19 pm
by herbva
I recently fished this railsplitter off the bay and just got finished giving it some TLC. Fortunately, the seller must have removed most of the outgassing celluloid some time ago (or maybe it just fell off in chunks) and even left the shield in place. (First 2 pics.) But, I was concerned about how much damage there damage there might be to the metal surfaces. I have restored a lot of knives with outgassing celluloid and have learned the hard way that you can't tell how much damage there really is until you get to work on them. Once I got this one apart and cleaned up, I was totally amazed to find absolutely no damage, and the blades are in amazing, unused condition, and even have the original factory edges. I couldn't see putting anything but fat stag on this big boy!
Re: Case Railsplitter (3299 1/2) In New Duds
Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2022 4:23 pm
by DM11
Awesome!
Re: Case Railsplitter (3299 1/2) In New Duds
Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2022 7:34 pm
by TPK
Ditto that David!
Awesome job Herb!
Re: Case Railsplitter (3299 1/2) In New Duds
Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2022 8:37 pm
by Jeffinn
Beautiful job Herb!
Jeff
Re: Case Railsplitter (3299 1/2) In New Duds
Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2022 10:39 pm
by Reverand
You did a terrific job, and made the perfect choice in handle material. A great save!
Re: Case Railsplitter (3299 1/2) In New Duds
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2022 12:00 am
by KleenCut61
nice one there herb
Re: Case Railsplitter (3299 1/2) In New Duds
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2022 1:12 am
by Madmarco
Sensational save Herb!
I can't imagine it without the stag covers, they fit that knife perfectly. I've always been curious about what exactly "outgassing" looks like, so thanks for providing those pictures!
Re: Case Railsplitter (3299 1/2) In New Duds
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2022 2:55 am
by treefarmer
That one would be a real handful with those new stag covers!
Beautiful save.
Treefarmer
Re: Case Railsplitter (3299 1/2) In New Duds
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2022 3:24 am
by Froe
Love it!
Froe
Re: Case Railsplitter (3299 1/2) In New Duds
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2022 9:51 am
by eveled
OMG! That came out awesome!
Re: Case Railsplitter (3299 1/2) In New Duds
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2022 10:37 am
by Quick Steel
You produced a wonderful knife. Congratulations.
Re: Case Railsplitter (3299 1/2) In New Duds
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2022 1:36 pm
by Meridian_Mike
Yes sir!
A very worthy save! Great job!!!
Re: Case Railsplitter (3299 1/2) In New Duds
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2022 7:46 pm
by glennbad
I love the pile side!
Re: Case Railsplitter (3299 1/2) In New Duds
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2022 8:33 pm
by zed6309
Awesome job Herb
Re: Case Railsplitter (3299 1/2) In New Duds
Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2022 9:55 pm
by Colonel26
Excellent!
Re: Case Railsplitter (3299 1/2) In New Duds
Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2022 8:55 pm
by Bloodhound
Man oh man did that turne out nice...Great Work!